Rock n Roll Graffiti

Rock n Roll Graffiti is an occasional column spotlighting engaging music personalities. The column stresses not only rock 'n' roll, but blues, jazz, country and folk. Stories feature a nostalgic look at Michigan's stars, local musicians and beloved rock legends, all from a personal, Upper Peninsula perspective. Music memories are recalled with an entertaining presentation of facts, a dash of opinion, and a bit of humor, all meant to bring a smile or nod of acknowledgment from the reader.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Doobie Bros. keep on truckin'

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The Doobie Brothers are anchored by founding members Patrick Simmons, left, and Tom Johnston. By STEVE SEYMOUR Venerable California rock ban...
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Interest in MC5 spans decades

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Formed in Lincoln Park, the MC5 had a brief career, but long-lasting influence. By STEVE SEYMOUR The first article I wrote about the MC5 ap...
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Gladstone starts festival season

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Minnesota-based blues artist Paul Mayasich will perform at the Rockin' The Bay Music Festival in Gladstone on Friday, June 18. By STEVE...
Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Omo the Hobo published book

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Delta County's Omo the Hobo spent his life as a traveling troubadour and wrote about his adventures in an autobiography. By STEVE SEYMOU...
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Stadium gone; memories linger

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Singer and guitarist Ray Davies led the Kinks through two songs at the Concert for the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, one of the last t...
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Marilyn Monroe paid for trip

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Although she was best known as an actress, Marilyn Monroe also recorded at least three dozen songs. By STEVE SEYMOUR Although she had been d...
Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Motown unites Excels, Coffey

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Berry Gordy housed his Motown Record Corp. in this building at 2648 West Grand Boulevard in Detroit until 1972. By STEVE SEYMOUR You might k...
Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Hastings St. spawned blues scene

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Bluesman John Lee Hooker was photographed on Detroit's Hastings St. for this album cover. By STEVE SEYMOUR Unless you're from Detroi...
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Bomp logged state's rock scene

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Greg Shaw published an early history of Michigan rock bands in his Bomp magazine. By STEVE SEYMOUR Michigan's early rock scene, which fl...
Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Avey Bros. on road to success

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The Avey Brothers blues band traveled from Iowa to the Upper Peninsula on their journey to national fame. By STEVE SEYMOUR Pay attention to ...
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Fab Four recreate Beatles show

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By STEVE SEYMOUR Folks attending The Fab Four- The Ultimate Tribute show at the Island Resort and Casino last weekend may have been thinking...
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